Gold Bullion | Gold Coins | Texas Precious Metals If we don't have it, we don't sell it. Read more... We ship all orders in 1-3 business days of receipt of payment. All packages ship FREE via UPS Next Day Air®, fully insured. We accept limit orders! A limit order is a commitment to buy if the spot price reaches a desired value. Texas Precious Metals Only a few days after Trump’s inauguration ceremony, the U.S. National Debt will creep across the important psychological barrier of $20 trillion. It’s a problem that’s been passed down to him, but it certainly puts the incoming.... GOLD COINS Add to Cart In stock The American Gold Eagle Coin is an official gold bullion coin of the United States. It was authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and first released by the United States Mint in 1986. The Gold Eagle is offered in 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz denominations. The gold used to produce these coins must come from mines in the United more...

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Add to Cart In stock As a part of their Annual Australian Bullion Coin Program, The Perth Mint proudly announces the release of the Australian Gold Kangaroo’s 2017 installment. The 2017 Gold Kangaroo is available in five different weights – 1/10 ounce, 1/4 ounce, 1/2 ounce, 1 ounce, 1 kilogram – that are each more... Add to Cart In stock As a part of their Annual Australian Bullion Coin Program, The Perth Mint proudly announces the release of the Australian Gold Kangaroo’s 2017 installment. The 2017 Gold Kangaroo is available in five different weights – 1/10 ounce, 1/4 ounce, 1/2 ounce, 1 ounce, 1 kilogram – that are each more... Add to Cart In stock In 1982, the Royal Canadian Mint elevated the gold purity standards of the precious metals industry by releasing the first-ever bullion coin comprised of one troy ounce of 99.99% pure gold. Containing no base metals, this coin also represented the first time a 24-karat gold bullion coin had been created by a government mint.

It was called the Gold Maple more... Add to Cart In stock In 1982, the Royal Canadian Mint elevated the gold purity standards of the precious metals industry by releasing the first-ever bullion coin comprised of one troy ounce of 99.99% pure gold. Containing no base metals, this coin also represented the first time a 24-karat gold bullion coin had been created by a government mint. It was called the Gold Maple more... Add to Cart In stock The South African Gold Krugerrand Coin was first released by the South African Mint in 1967 with the intention of promoting South African gold to international markets and making private ownership of gold a possibility for individuals. As legal tender gold bullion, the Krugerrand was minted to be more wear-resistant than 24 karat more... Add to Cart In stock The South African Gold Krugerrand Coin was first released by the South African Mint in 1967 with the intention of promoting South African gold to international markets and making private ownership of gold a possibility for individuals. As legal tender gold bullion, the Krugerrand was minted to be more wear-resistant than 24 karat more...

Add to Cart In stock The Austrian Gold Philharmonic Coin, first released by the Austrian Mint in Vienna, Austria in 1989, is Europe’s best-selling gold bullion coin and is issued every year in four different face values, sizes, and weights. The 1 oz. Philharmonic is 24 karat gold. Its 99.99% purity, attractive design, and superior quality have more... Add to Cart In stock The Austrian Gold Philharmonic Coin, first released by the Austrian Mint in Vienna, Austria in 1989, is Europe’s best-selling gold bullion coin and is issued every year in four different face values, sizes, and weights. The 1 oz. Philharmonic is 24 karat gold. Its 99.99% purity, attractive design, and superior quality have more... Add to Cart In stock The American Gold Eagle Coin is an official gold bullion coin of the United States. It was authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and first released by the United States Mint in 1986.

The Gold Eagle is offered in 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz denominations. The gold used to produce these coins must come from mines in the United more... Add to Cart In stock The American Gold Eagle Coin is an official gold bullion coin of the United States. It was authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and first released by the United States Mint in 1986. The Gold Eagle is offered in 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz denominations. The gold used to produce these coins must come from mines in the United more... Add to Cart In stock The release of the 2016 American Gold Eagle marks the 30th anniversary of the gold coin’s annual production. An official gold bullion coin of the United States, the American Gold Eagle is only produced with gold from mines located within the country. It is one troy ounce of 91.67% (22 karat) gold and includes an additional alloy of 3% silver and more...

Add to Cart In stock The release of the 2016 American Gold Eagle marks the 30th anniversary of the gold coin’s annual production. An official gold bullion coin of the United States, the American Gold Eagle is only produced with gold from mines located within the country. It is one troy ounce of 91.67% (22 karat) gold and includes an additional alloy of 3% silver and more... Add to Cart In stock The American Gold Eagle, an official gold bullion coin of the U.S., has officially been released for the mint year of 2017. Authorized by the successful passage of the Gold Bullion Act of 1985, the coin was first introduced into circulation in 1986. The U.S. Mint’s annual coin is strictly comprised of gold more... Add to Cart In stock The American Gold Eagle, an official gold bullion coin of the U.S., has officially been released for the mint year of 2017. Authorized by the successful passage of the Gold Bullion Act of 1985, the coin was first introduced into circulation in 1986. The U.S.

Mint’s annual coin is strictly comprised of gold more... Sort By If we don't have it, we don't sell it. Read more... We ship all orders in 1-3 business days of receipt of payment. All packages ship FREE via UPS Next Day Air®, fully insured. We accept limit orders! A limit order is a commitment to buy if the spot price reaches a desired value. Texas Precious Metals Only a few days after Trump’s inauguration ceremony, the U.S. National Debt will creep across the important psychological barrier of $20 trillion. It’s a problem that’s been passed down to him, but it certainly puts the incoming.... FEATURED IN The Elgin IL Half Dollar January 16, 2017 Elgin, Illinois is not a city of particularly national importance. Nonetheless, Elgin became the subject of a US Mint-issued commemorative coin in 1936 thanks to the efforts of... The Louisiana Purchase Gold Dollars January 9, 2017 Thomas Jefferson’s government did not originally intend to acquire the Louisiana Purchase. Jefferson was chiefly concerned with preserving American trading access to the...

The 1909-S VDB Cent January 2, 2017 It’s by no means the scarcest or most expensive of all U.S. coins, but the storied 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent may very well be the most famous. The coin is ubiquitous among... Gold Coins | Silver Coins | Pre-1933 Gold | Gold Bullion | Kruggerrand gold Coins American Gold Eagle In 1986, Liberty, as depicted by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, was selected as the design that would grace the obverse of the American Eagle Gold Coins. The design features a rendition of Augustus Saint-Gaudens' full length figure of Lady Liberty with flowing hair, holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, with the Capitol building in the left background. The reverse design is of a male eagle carrying an olive branch flying above a nest containing a female eagle and her hatchlings. Canadian Maple Leaf The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is the official bullion coin of Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint.

It is one of the purest regular-issue gold coins in the world with a gold content of .9999 (24 carats). The coin was introduced in 1979. At the time the only other bullion coin was the Krugerrand, which was not widely available. Coins minted between 1979 and 1982 have a gold content of .999. American Silver Eagle The American Silver Eagle is the official Silver Bullion coin of the United States. It was first released by the United States Mint on November 24, 1986. It is struck only in the one-troy ounce size which has a face value of one dollar and is guaranteed to contain one troy ounce of 99.9% pure silver. Saint Gaudens Double Eagle The Saint-Gaudens double eagle is a twenty-dollar gold coin, or double eagle, produced by the United States Mint from 1907 to 1933. The coin is named after its designer, the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who designed the obverse and reverse. It is considered by many to be the most beautiful of U.S. coins.

In some cases, the value these coins can appreciate faster than bullion. Liberty Gold Coin The $20 Liberty double eagle is a highly recognized (and coveted) gold coin. As coins of trade, they were a workhorse in expanding U.S. financial markets in the 19th Century. These historic coins have always been among our favorite portfolio builders. The classic profile of Miss Liberty is featured on the obverse and the bold heraldic Eagle on the reverse, inspiring symbols of Americaï¿½s emergence as a mature world power during this exciting period in our nationï¿½s history. Silver Morgan The Morgan dollar was a United States dollar coin minted intermittently from 1878 to 1921. It was the first standard silver dollar minted. The coin is named for its designer, United States Mint Assistant Engraver George T. Morgan. The obverse depicts a profile portrait representing Liberty, while the reverse depicts an eagle with wings outstretched. The World’s Most Popular Gold Coin The World’s Most Popular Gold Coin za/ ....... The Krugerrand is the world’s most popular gold investment coin . There are more in circulation internationally than all the other gold coins combined.

To date, Krugerrand coins containing 48 million ounces of gold have been sold. The Krugerrand was first minted in 1967 in an attempt to market South African gold to international investors. Produced by the Rand Refinery, the 22 karat gold coin weighed just over one troy ounce. The additional metal was a copper alloy added to the gold to make the coins harder and more resistant to scratches. The copper is what gives the Krugerrand its characteristic red appearance. On the front of the coin is the image of Paul Kruger, the last president of the old South African republic. The back of the coin depicts a Springbok antelope, one of South Africa’s national symbols, as well as the mint date and the fine gold content. The name Krugerrand is a combination of Paul Kruger’s name and the word “rand”, which is the monetary unit of South Africa. From 1980, the Krugerrand also became available in half ounce, quarter ounce and tenth ounce sizes. The Krugerrand was the first gold bullion coin to be struck by any nation.

Before it, gold was only obtainable in brick form, making it unaffordable for private individuals to own.For nearly two decades after the Krugerrand was first minted, it dominated the global coin market. In 1975 the U.S. government repealed the Gold Reserve Act, and Americans could once again freely own and trade gold. As a result, investing in Krugerrands skyrocketed. The USA became the biggest market for Krugerrands, accounting for over 50% of all sales. From 1975 to 1984, 22 million Krugerrands were imported into the USA. In 1984, the U.S. Congress banned the importation of Krugerrands in protest of the apartheid policies of the South African government. Krugerrands already in the country could be bought and traded but no new coins were allowed in until 1994, when South Africa had its first democratic elections. Many other Western countries imposed similar import bans on the Krugerrand during the 1980’s. As a result of these economic sanctions, the sale of Krugerrands declined.

It also started to face competition from other gold bullion coins . Due to the massive popularity of the Krugerrand, other gold producing nations decided to produce their own gold coins starting in the late 1970’s, including the Canadian Maple Leaf, Australian Nugget, the Chinese Gold Panda, the American Gold Eagle, and the United Kingdom’s Britannia. Despite increased competition, trade in Krugerrands remains strong today. According to the Rand Refinery, the Krugerrand is the most widely held and actively traded gold coin in the world. Some of the reasons for its continued success include the fact that it carries a fairly low premium – the price you have to pay over and above the spot price of gold – compared to other gold coins. The gold price has been rising for some time and this has also made the Krugerrand a popular investment option. Bio: Lauren van der Westhuizen is an e-marketing specialist with Lima Bean and is responsible for the online marketing of South Cape Coins, a premier dealer in rare South African coins. For more information on rare coin investments visit or email info@southcapecoins.co.za or lauren@limabean.co.za.

Glossary - Precious Metals Definitions: bullion, fine, obverse, reverse-many more Glossary .585 – The fineness of 14 Kt. gold. .9167 Fine – The purity of the 22-karat gold contained in American Gold Eagles. The percentage is 91.67% with an additional alloy consisting of 3% silver and 5.33% copper. .999 Fine – Gold or silver that is 99.9% pure. American Silver Eagle coins, the most popular in the world, are .999 fine. Gold that is .999 fine is also referred to as 24 Kt. gold. .9999 Fine - Gold that is 99.99% pure. Canadian Gold Maple Leafs and American Gold Buffalos are typically .9999 fine. Also designated as 24 Kt. gold. .99999 Fine – Refers to a precious metal that is 99.999% pure. A Canadian Gold Maple Leaf that was first issued in 2007 was 99.999% pure gold.

Sometimes referred to as “five-nines” and “ultra-pure.” 1933 – The year Executive Order 6102 resulted in the government confiscation of gold and gold certificates then in the hands of US citizens. 14 karat – Refers to gold that is 58.5% pure. 22 karat – Refers to gold that is 91.67% pure. 24 karat – Refers to gold that is 99.99% pure. 40% - Percentage of silver contained in Kennedy half-dollars struck between 1965–1970. 90% - The percentage of silver contained in US silver coins minted prior to 1965. Alloy – The mixture of two or more metals to produce another metal. The US Gold Eagle, for example, contains 91.67% gold, 3% silver, and 5.33% copper, while most dimes, quarters, and halves minted since 1965 are manufactured from an alloy of copper and nickel. Assay – Determining the purity of a metal, and issuing some type of certification attesting to that.

Ask (price) -The price which a dealer is willing to sell precious metals. Assay Card – Official documentation from a mint of a precious metals bar’s weight and purity. See “in assay” and “with assay” Au - Au is the chemical symbol for gold. AU – About Uncirculated, a grading range for coins with minimal wear. AUD – Short for Australian dollars. E.g., $20 AUD is the same as 20 Australian dollars. Bar – A measured weight of precious metal used for transaction or investment purposes other than coin, usually rectangular. When issued by a commercial mint, bars are generally stamped with the name of the mint, the purity of the metal, the weight of the bar, and often a serial number and specific design. Gold, Silver, platinum, and palladium bars are often accompanied by assay cards, whereby the issuing mint attests to the characteristics enumerated above. Bars can be extruded, stamped, or cast, or poured. Bid (price) – What one is willing to pay for a particular precious metal.

Blank – The flat metal disk that becomes a coin when struck, stamped into a “planchet”, then into a “coin” or a “round.” BU – See Brilliant Uncirculated Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) – Description of a coin that has never been in circulation. The US Mint uses the terms “uncirculated” and “brilliant uncirculated” synonymously, and TPGs substitute MS (Mint State.) Buffalo Nickel – An American 5¢ piece that was minted between 1913 and 1938. Its obverse (heads side) features an American bison (reputed to have been named “Black Diamond”,) while its reverse (tails side) displays the profile of an Indian chieftain. Also known as a Indian Head Nickel. Bullion - Precious metals that are traded on commodity markets. The values of gold, silver, platinum and palladium coins, rounds, and bars are determined by the value of the bullion they contain, rather than their face values. Bullion Coin – An official coin whose value is determined by its precious metal content, rather than its face value.

See “coin” and “round.” Buffalo Round – A privately minted coin that contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver and has no monetary value as legal tender. Not to be confused with “coin.” Burnish, Burnished – Satin finish, matte, softly frosted. CAD – Short for Canadian Dollar. E.g. $20 CAD is the same as 20 Canadian dollars. Cameo – The grade of a proof coin with a frosted device against a mirrored background, or “field.” Capsule – The clear, sealed hard plastic holder into which a graded coin is placed after examination and certification by a TPG service. See “encapsulated.” Cert – Slang term for “certificate.” Certified Coins – Certified coins are coins that have been assessed and assigned a grade by a recognized TPG company such as NGC (Numismatic Guarantee Corporation) or PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service), according to an extremely detailed set of standards that include verification of age, authenticity, state, condition, and myriad other factors.

Dealers and collectors have the option of having their coins graded by such an institution, after which each is individually sealed in a tamper-proof transparent plastic capsule (encapsulated), or slab, with a label affixed attesting to its grade. See raw and OGP Chop Mark – An Asian seal or device, usually denoting authorship, ownership, or official status when on coins. Circulated / Circulation – Denotes a coin that has been used as currency and thus has wear. COA – Certificate Of Authenticity. Coin – A metal disk, usually produced under the authority of a sovereign entity or government, and intended for circulation as a medium of exchange with applied monetary value. Coinage (n) – Coins that have been issued by a country to be used as currency. Collector (coin) - One who systematically acquires coins according to a particular taxonomy. Commemoratives - Coins that are especially minted in to celebrate events, themes, places or people, etc., and are be struck from any metal, but especially precious metals. Condition – The state of a coin, usually set by a TPG. Currency – Money that is used as a medium of exchange. Can be coin or paper or even beads or cowry shells.

DCAM – Deep Cameo proofs with mirror-like fields and satin devices that can appear black and white when held at an angle. Denomination – The face value of a currency that is assigned to it by a country or government. Designer – The person responsible for the display of a particular coin. Device – The predominant design feature of a coin, such as the Buffalo or Indian on coins of the same name. Eagles – Short for American Silver or Gold Eagle Coins that are struck by the US Mint. Early Release – NGC’s designation for coins delivered by the U.S. Mint within 30 days of a new product’s release. Synonymous with “First Strike.” Early Strike – A grade designating one of the first coins struck by a pair of dies, before wear began setting in. Encapsulated – After a coin has been graded by a TPG service, it is sealed in a clear plastic holder (a capsule) along with an official authentication label that shows the coin’s specifics, its grade, the name and chop of the TPG and a serial number. It is the final step in the grading process.

EF – Short for grade of coin designated “Extremely Fine” or “Extra Fine.” Sometimes “XF.” Executive Order 6102 – The 1933 directive by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt that forbade "the Hoarding of Gold Coin, Gold Bullion, and Gold Certificates within the continental United States," and which led to a mass confiscation of most individually held gold. Extrusion – A method for creating silver bars, in which melted silver bullion is forced into molds or dies. Eye Appeal – The “look” of a coin that contributes to its grade by a TPG and thus to its desirability. Fiat Currency – Coins and paper currency that have no metallic value, and whose value is set by a government or other official agency. Face Value - The denomination that is stamped on a coin. It is the legal-tender monetary value of a coin. Field – The background of a coin, against which a raised “device” is laid. First Strike – A term trademarked by PCGS to denote coins delivered by the U.S. Mint within 30 days of a new product’s release.

Fineness – A means by which the purity of bullion precious metals can be described, as parts per 1,000. For example, gold that is .999 fine is 99.9% gold, with the rest being an alloy of some sort. Note that .999 fine can also be referred to as .24 Kt. On the other hand, 14 Kt. gold, the most popular among jewelers, is only .585 fine. Flip - A small, plastic—often Mylar™—fold-over envelope into which individual coins are placed for storage, transportation, or protection. Fractional / Fractional Denomination – Money that has a face value less than the standard unit of that currency, E.g. a ½ Gold Eagle is worth 50% less than a 1 ounce Gold Eagle. Specifically refers to a “fraction” of an ounce, e.g. 1/2 ounce, 1/4 ounce, 1/10 ounce, 1/20 ounce.

Gold Buffalo – An official American gold bullion coin—issued by the United States Mint—that contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine (99.99%), 24-karat gold. Gold Bullion – Gold that is traded on commodity markets. When used for minting coins or bars. A bullion metal that can be anywhere from 99.9% to 99.99% and even higher. Gold Eagle – An official American gold bullion coin that is .9167 pure total gold content and whose standard weight and denomination is 1 troy ounce and $50, respectively. Grade – Designation of the condition of a coin, as certified by a TPG. Usually denoted by a number, letter, or combination thereof. Half – Short for “half-dollar” Hoard – A group of coins assembled and held for other than collecting or numismatic reasons. In Assay – When a bar of precious metal precious is tightly sealed together with its assay card as a measure and guarantee of the bar’s authenticity. Ingot – Ingots may be used synonymously with bars, and can be fabricated from any metal.

Intrinsic Value – The value of the metal contained in a coin on the market, irrespective of its face value. Investor – One who acquires precious metals specifically hoping that they will rise in value. IRA Eligible – Specific varieties of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins and bullion that can legally be invested in a precious-metals IRA (Individual Retirement Account.) Karat - Karat is another way of stating the fineness or purity of gold or another precious metal. Pure gold, at .9999 fine, is 24 karats, while ..9167 is 22 karats. The term is spelled “carat” in most European countries and when applied to precious stones. Kennedy Half Dollar – Issued following the assassination of Pres. John Fitzgerald Kennedy. In 1964—its first year of issue—they had a 90% silver content. In 1965, that percentage was reduced to 40%, and in 1971, the silver content was eliminated altogether. kt. – Short for “karat.” Legal Tender – Currency issued by a government that is designated for use as payment for goods, services, and/or debts.

Legend – A phrase that appears on a coin. Locked-In Price – The price guaranteed by a seller, notwithstanding fluctuation(s) in the price of the underlying metal. Maple Leaf – Short for Canadian Gold or Silver Maple Leaf coins struck by the Royal Canadian Mint. Mercanti, John M. – Chief engraver of the U.S. Mint from 2006 – 2011. Mint (adj.) – Pristine condition. Also “Mint condition.” Mint (n.) – A manufactory of metallic coins and bars. Mint (v.) – The process of manufacturing metallic coins and bars. Mint State – A designation used to describe certain coins that were never circulated. Also known as “MS” or “Uncirculated.” Mintage – Designates the number of coins of a particular date struck by a particular mint in a particular year. Mintmark / Mint Mark – Small letter or letters on a coin that indicate the mint at which a particular coin was struck. Melt (Price) – The value of the metal itself, divorced from any numismatic value. Sometimes used in place of “spot.” Monster Box – A unit of which a mint distributes coins. The U.S.

Mint ships its 1 oz. Silver Eagles in monster boxes, each of which contains 25 plastic tubes of 20 coins each, or 500 coins total in green plastic monster boxes. The lid of each box has on it two Department of the Treasury seals and the phrase “United States Mint” in raised letters. Before they are shipped, each is sealed with straps by the Mint and a label affixed indicating the year of issue and a unique serial number. Size is typically 15” x 4.5” x 8.5” and is synonymous with “case.” Monster Box (Royal Canadian Mint) - A yellow mint box, usually sealed, containing 20 tubes of 25 maple leafs, or 500 bullion coins. NGC – The Numismatic Guarantee Corporation, one of the two largest and most reputable grading services in the United States. MS – Mint State (Uncirculated) Mylar ™ - The brand name of the plastic of which coin “flips” are made. Numismatic (adj.) - For our purposes, a coin with a valuation based on factors other than intrinsic bullion content, such as rarity, age, design, desirability, etc.

Numismatics – Refers to the study or collecting of currency or medium of exchange. Numismatic Coins - Coins whose values are based upon their rarity, dates and condition, rather than their bullion content. Numismatic coins are most often traded as certified. Obverse – The “heads” side of a coin. If no portrait is displayed, it is usually the side of a coin that remains the same through subsequent mintages (for example, the "Temple of Heaven" on Chinese Panda Coins). Sometimes, it will bear the name of the country in which of it is legal tender. See “reverse.” OGP - Original Government Packaging. As delivered by the United States, or other national Mints. OGP is often discarded when dealers submit individual coins for grading. Original Government Packaging – The official box and/or documentation that accompanies coins shipped from the U.S. Mint. Over Spot – A means of stating the sale price of a bullion item, comprised of the spot-price at a given moment, plus a seller’s premium, or mark-up. “E.g. I’ll sell you that Gold Eagle for $59 over spot.” Oz. – Short for “ounce” or “troy ounce,” when referring to bullion.

Palladium Bullion - Palladium that is traded on commodity markets. The Royal Canadian Mint manufactures a 1-ounce Palladium Maple Leaf that is .9995 fine. PAMP (Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux) – One of the premier international mints and a major source of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion bars, located in Ticino, Switzerland. PCGS - Professional Coin Grading Service. As the name indicates, PCGS grades coins and bullion for collectors, investors, and dealers and provides authentication as to their purity, content, and condition as well as other factors. Perth Mint – Owned by the West Australian Government, it produces both legal tender coins as well as bullion coins and bars. PF – Proof State grade employed by NGC. PF69 – NGC’s designation of an “almost perfect” proof coin PF70 – NGC’s designation of a “perfect” proof coin. PL – The designation for a “prooflike” coin. Planchet – A “blank” after it has passed through a machine that produces a raised rim. Platinum Bullion - Platinum that is traded on commodity markets.

The United States Mint manufactures a 1-ounce Platinum Eagle that contains 99.95% platinum. Platinum Eagle – Identical in weight, size, and design to the American Gold Eagle, save that they are struck from .9995 fine platinum. Population Report – Publicized account of the number of particular coins and their grades. Poured (Adj.) – A type of silver bars created when molten silver bullion is poured into a mold and allowed to cool to a desired shape. Precious Metals IRA – See Self-Directed IRA Premium – The amount over the spot price of a precious metal that comprises a seller’s profit. Proof Coin / Proof Set – Proofs are limited, high-quality editions of collectors’ coins. They have reflective, mirror-like backgrounds against highly detailed frosted contrasting images. They usually sell at higher premiums than bullion or uncirculated coins, and come packaged in protective displays. Proof Sets consist of combinations of Proof Coins, of similar dates, events, or having other things in common. PR – Proof Strike, used by PCGS PR69 - PCGS’s grade designating a near-perfect proof coin. PR70 - PCGS’s grade designating a perfect proof coin.

Raw – Coins that have not been graded by a TPG. Refinery – Manufactory where precious metals are purified. Relief – That part of a coin that is raised above the field. Reverse – The “tails” side of a coin. If no portrait is displayed on its obverse, it is usually the side of a coin that changes in subsequent mintages (for example, the kangaroo side of the Australian of the gold “nugget”). Sometimes, it will bear the name of the country in which of it is legal tender. See “obverse.” Roll (of coins) – A specific quantity of a particular coin that is wrapped in paper to resemble a cylinder. Round – A privately minted precious metal disk that resembles a “coin,” but is not—and cannot—be used as currency. Rounds are typically purchased by collectors and investors who appreciate their designs and prefer not to pay the higher premiums associated with mint coins. Note: the word “coin” is reserved for use by the United States Mint and not for rounds. Royal Canadian Mint – Source of the Canadian Maple Leaf series of bullion coins. Saint-Gaudens, Augustus – Designer of several iconic American coins, e.g., the American Eagle and Double Eagle.

Saint-Gaudens – Slang for the Liberty Head Double Eagle. Secondary Market – Buying and/or selling coins from or to a party other than the original. Series – Coins that share a particular characteristic, such as design, motif, date, mint, etc. Set – A subset of coins within a series. Silver Bullion – Silver that is traded on commodity markets. The United States Mint manufactures a 1-ounce Silver Eagle that contains 99.9% silver. Slab – (n.) The plastic holder in which coins are encapsulated by a TPG after it has been graded. (v.) The process of encapsulating a graded coin. Spot (Price) Price of 1 ounce of metal on the world market, for immediate delivery, usually quoted in troy ounces. Stacker – A person who purchases bullion coins and bars on a regular basis. Strike (v.) – The minting of a coin. TGP - Third Party Grading Service. Companies that employ various criteria and experts to rate, or “grade” coins. The four major TPGs are PCGS, NGC, ANACS (American Numismatic Association Certification Service), and IGC (Independent Coin Graders).

Trade – (v.) Buying or selling coins and bullion. (n.) The purchase or sale of coins and bullion. Trader – One who trades. Troy Ounce – A unit of imperial measure, commonly used to denote the weight of precious metals. One troy ounce equals 31.1035 grams, and was first adopted for measuring coinage in 1527 England. Tube – Cylindrical plastic coin holder in which various mints package their bullion coins for shipment. US Mint tubes hold 20 1-oz. Eagles, 40 ½-and ¼oz. Eagles, and 50 1/10 Eagles. Canadian Mint Tubes hold 25 Gold Maple Leafs. UCAM –Ultra Cameo. Uncirculated – See “brilliant uncirculated.” United States Mint – The facility that produces official currency of and for the United States government. The origination of a particular coin is designated by a small letter () stamped into the field of a coin. The main United States Mint is located in West Point, New York (W), with additional facilities located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (P); Denver Colorado (D); and San Francisco, California.

Variety - A coin of a particular year, design, and denomination but having a slight difference from the others. VG – Very Good. W – Mintmark of the West Point Mint. With Assay - A bar of precious metal shipped with its assay card displaying such details as its weight, purity, serial number, and originating mint. Sometimes expressed as, “w/Assay.” Compare to “In Assay.” XF – Extremely Fine. The Definitive Guide to Investing in Gold Coins The Definitive Guide to Investing in Gold Coins Everything you need to know about gold coins as investments Written by Luke Burgess Posted April 23, 2010 at 6:54PM Gold prices have steadily increased over 350% between 2001 and today. But the biggest and fastest moves are yet to come. The gold market is heating up. Investment demand is soaring while supplies are thinning out. Meanwhile, the economic policies of the U.S. have systematically sent the American economy down a road of uncontrollable federal spending and increases in debt and trade deficits. This will cause the U.S. dollar to lose value and will increase the price of alternative investments, such as gold .

The most direct and safest way to own gold is to own bullion, in the form of either bars or coins. Many investors choose gold coins for their liquidity and beauty. But all gold coins are not created equally. In today's Wealth Daily we'll look at the details to compare some of the world's most popular gold coins. (And at the end of this report I offer another way to profit from the gold market — one that leverages the rapidly rising price of gold.) Investing in Gold Coins The American Gold Eagle is one of the most popular gold coins on the market. The coin is an official gold bullion coin of the United States. It is offered in 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz denominations and carries legal tender values of $5, $10, $25, and $50, respectively. The American Gold Eagle is minted in .9167 fine gold (22 karat), which is important to note because most other bullion coins are .9999 fine. The remaining 8.32% is made up of silver and copper.

The gold in these coins must, by law, come from sources in the United States. As you'll see above, the obverse design depicts a full length figure of Lady Liberty with flowing hair, holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. The reverse design features a male eagle carrying an olive branch flying above a nest containing a female eagle and her hatchlings. The premiums for the American Gold Eagle are generally reasonable. But it's important to rememeber that these coins are only 22 karat. When buying, expect to pay a premium of about 6% over gold spot prices. The American Buffalo, also known as a Gold Buffalo, is another official U.S. gold bullion coin. The one ounce coin has a face value of $50 and is minted in .9999 fine gold. The Gold Buffalo is the only U.S. gold bullion coin minted in 24 karat gold. The design of the American Buffalo gold coin follows the greatly admired Indian Head nickel. The obverse features a Native American; a mixture of features of three chiefs from different American Indian tribes.

Atop a mound of dirt on the reverse of the coin stands an American Bison, which commonly are referred to as buffalo. The premiums for these coins are pretty high. The American Buffalo is a very collectable coin. You can expect to pay between a 7% and 12% premium above spot gold prices for the Gold Buffalo. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is the official bullion gold coin of Canada and is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. The coin is offered in 1⁄20 oz, 1⁄10 oz, 1⁄4 oz, 1⁄2 oz, and 1 oz denominations and carries legal tender values of $1, $5, $10, $20 and $50, respectively. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is minted in .9999 fineness and is made from gold mined exclusively from gold sources in Canada. The obverse depicts a profile of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the denomination and date of issue, while the reserve features the national maple leaf of Canada. The premium for Canadian Gold Maple Leafs is relatively low. Investors will usually pay an average 5% premium over gold spot prices for a one ounce Gold Maple Leaf.

With low premium and .9999 minting, the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is one of the best gold coins to invest in. The Krugerrand is a one ounce South African gold coin produced by the South African Mint Company. The coin's actual weight is 1.0909 troy ounces (33.93 g). It is minted from gold alloy that is 91.67% pure, so the coin contains exactly one troy ounce (31.1035 g) of gold. The Krugerrand is so named because the obverse bears the face of Boer statesman Paul Kruger, four-term president of the old South African Republic. The reverse depicts a springbok, one of the national symbols of South Africa. The Krugerrand carries one of the lowest premium of gold coins. Some companies I found online were selling Krugerrand's for under 4% of gold's spot price. The Austrian Vienna Philharmonic is struck in pure gold, 99.99% fine.

The coin is offered in 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz denominations and carries legal tender values of €10, €25, €50, and €100. A design of musical instruments representing the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as the text Wiener Philharmoniker ("Vienna Philharmonic"), can be seen on the reverse of the coin. The subject of the obverse is the great organ in the Golden Hall in Vienna's Musikverein, the concert hall of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Premium's for the Austrian Vienna Philharmonic are reasonable. They range between 5% and 7%. The fastest and easiest was to buy any of these coins: Simply contact an online broker. Gold coins offer a safe way to invest in gold.

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Question: What is the appropriately named Canadian bullion coin containing one troy ounce of gold?
Answer: Maple